Operation; Starting The Hedge Trimmer; Rotating The Hedge Trimmer Handle; Stopping The Hedge Trimmer - Toro 51136 Operator's Manual

Operation

Starting the Hedge Trimmer

1. Remove the protective cover from the cutter
blades (Figure 3).
WARNING
The hedge trimmer blades can cause
cuts or amputation.
Be careful when handling the hedge
trimmer with the protective cover
removed.
1. Protective cover
2. Make sure that the vents on the hedge trimmer
are clear of any dust and debris.
3. Align the cavity of the battery pack with the
tongue in the handle housing, grasp the handle,
and push the battery pack into the handle until
the latch locks into place
1. Auxiliary-handle switch
2. Auxiliary handle
3. Lock switch
4. Place 1 hand on the trigger handle. Place the
other hand on the auxiliary handle
5. Press the lock switch and then squeeze
the trigger switch while engaging the
auxiliary-handle switch to turn on the hedge
trimmer (Figure 4).
Figure 3
2. Blades
(Figure 4).
Figure 4
4. Trigger
5. Battery latch
6. Hedge trimmer venting
areas
(Figure
The trimmer stays on as long as the
auxiliary-handle switch is engaged and the
trigger is squeezed. The lock switch may be
released once the hedge trimmer is running
(Figure
Rotating the Hedge Trimmer
Handle
1. Press and hold the rotational lock button (A of
Figure
2. Rotate the handle 90° to the right or left
depending on desired cutting direction, then
release the rotational lock button to lock the
handle in the desired position (B of
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Stopping the Hedge
Trimmer
1. Release the trigger or auxiliary-handle switch
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(Figure
2. Allow at least 5 seconds for the cutting blade to
stop moving.
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